I love this post! I was feeling a bit down at the prospect of having to recreate myself yet again as we approach the cusp of another major recession. But your post has helped to inspire me to take a moment and consider what novel business ideas could be built upon my own creative talents. Bravo and thanks for posting this just at the right time!
I'm sorry that happened to your daughter. I did the exercise, and picked music, incase it's useful for her (and also because I have no musical talent, so it fits your criterion of it being a business I'm not in!)
- Bring back MTV on YouTube (MTV has a YouTube channel, and it has nothing to do with how MTV started in the 80's) - 24 hours of music streamed, featuring up and coming artists. Get funding from record labels (who will want to get in on it, because internet is leaving them behind.
- Get AI to write piano music, and then add the human touch. Couple with a Substack that talks about human relationship to AI, which is fundamentally about relationship between humans.
- App - how to write a song for children. It's like mixing and matching chords and melodies that work well together, so kids can experiment whilst getting a positive feedback loop, rather than getting dismayed because they have a musical image in mind, but they can't execute because a guitar is complicated.
- Music podcast (substack) - publish a piece of music daily/weekly/whenever, and just put it out there. You'll get subscribers.
- Analogue subscription box - monthly box that comes with a record, a music poster, thoughtfully paired wine/beer, chocolate or snack and either a pair of woolly socks or sunscreen depending on the season.
- Music therapy/healing - through an app, if you also happen to be reiki practitioner (???)
- Music + fitness app. Pick an activity, and some mood filters, and it generates an appropriate list for you. (like Spotify + personal assistant jobbie)
Thanks for this, Jason. I’ve been vacillating back and forth for months now on what I want to do with my fiction and how to proceed. It finally feels like I’ve gained some ground in terms of a vision. I don’t know if I’ll ever leave my teaching job at this point, but having a creative side-business will allow me to stay sane and continue to exercise my imagination.
Your post also made me think about what else I could pursue on the side, or how else I could inspire others through writing/fiction.
And finally, bravo to you for being so supportive of your daughter and her many talents. You’re a great role model for a new(ish) parent like me.
I love this post! I was feeling a bit down at the prospect of having to recreate myself yet again as we approach the cusp of another major recession. But your post has helped to inspire me to take a moment and consider what novel business ideas could be built upon my own creative talents. Bravo and thanks for posting this just at the right time!
I'm sorry that happened to your daughter. I did the exercise, and picked music, incase it's useful for her (and also because I have no musical talent, so it fits your criterion of it being a business I'm not in!)
- Bring back MTV on YouTube (MTV has a YouTube channel, and it has nothing to do with how MTV started in the 80's) - 24 hours of music streamed, featuring up and coming artists. Get funding from record labels (who will want to get in on it, because internet is leaving them behind.
- Get AI to write piano music, and then add the human touch. Couple with a Substack that talks about human relationship to AI, which is fundamentally about relationship between humans.
- App - how to write a song for children. It's like mixing and matching chords and melodies that work well together, so kids can experiment whilst getting a positive feedback loop, rather than getting dismayed because they have a musical image in mind, but they can't execute because a guitar is complicated.
- Music podcast (substack) - publish a piece of music daily/weekly/whenever, and just put it out there. You'll get subscribers.
- Analogue subscription box - monthly box that comes with a record, a music poster, thoughtfully paired wine/beer, chocolate or snack and either a pair of woolly socks or sunscreen depending on the season.
- Music therapy/healing - through an app, if you also happen to be reiki practitioner (???)
- Music + fitness app. Pick an activity, and some mood filters, and it generates an appropriate list for you. (like Spotify + personal assistant jobbie)
:D.
Fabulous post! Inspiring. I saw you read my recent post and decided to check out your newsletter. I’ll share on my author FB group.
Thanks for this, Jason. I’ve been vacillating back and forth for months now on what I want to do with my fiction and how to proceed. It finally feels like I’ve gained some ground in terms of a vision. I don’t know if I’ll ever leave my teaching job at this point, but having a creative side-business will allow me to stay sane and continue to exercise my imagination.
Your post also made me think about what else I could pursue on the side, or how else I could inspire others through writing/fiction.
And finally, bravo to you for being so supportive of your daughter and her many talents. You’re a great role model for a new(ish) parent like me.